Varus

The figures worth remembering, read straight from the data — no editorial picking.

• Played almost exclusively Bot (93.1% of its games).
• Peak popularity in 2017: 853 games, 47.2% win rate.
• Best duo: alongside Ziggs, 65.4% over 26 games (+15.3 pts against its own average).
• Hardest matchup: against Xayah in Bot, 42.6% over 263 duels.
• Longest win streak: 11, from February 24, 2025 to March 10, 2025.
• The team that played it most is Invictus Gaming (150 games, 60.7%).
• Strongest on it: JackeyLove at 1697 domination rating over 113 games on Varus.

How this champion performs in the current season, independently of its past. The sections below cover the full history and say so.

347 games this season, 51% win rate, 25th most played of the 155 champions picked in 2026. Win rate down 4.3 points against 2025.

Teams that played it most · 2026

Team	Games	WR
Anyone's Legend	19	84.2%
Team WE	18	38.9%
Bilibili Gaming	15	66.7%
JD Gaming	14	50%
Karmine Corp	11	45.5%
Deep Cross Gaming	10	60%

How far each player outplays his direct opponent when he picks this champion — not his career rating. Same 1500 scale, games on this champion only (20+).

1. 1 JackeyLove 1697 +33 Active #8 · #3 Bot · 113 games · 73.5%
2. 2 Gumayusi 1692 +73 Active #23 · #5 Bot · 65 games · 73.8%
3. 3 Ruler 1679 -64 Active #2 · #1 Bot · 110 games · 64.5%
4. 4 Hope 1669 +113 Active #53 · #11 Bot · 77 games · 68.8%
5. 5 Viper 1642 -62 Active #4 · #2 Bot · 76 games · 60.5%
6. 6 Uzi 1640 -15 · 39 games · 66.7%
7. 7 Betty 1628 +108 Active #98 · #18 Bot · 99 games · 64.6%
8. 8 Hans Sama 1599 +62 Active #76 · #15 Bot · 94 games · 67%
9. 9 Zven 1589 +5 Active #39 · #9 Bot · 77 games · 61%
10. 10 Peyz 1572 -59 Active #19 · #4 Bot · 40 games · 67.5%
11. 11 Deft 1570 -68 · 113 games · 58.4%
12. 12 iBoy 1556 +21 · 48 games · 62.5%

All seasons combined — the current-season read is further up. How this champion is actually used: which role, which side of the map, and whether it shows up more in playoffs than in regular season.

Bars show pick volume, the line shows win rate. The dashed line marks 50%.

Across all seasons (2012–2026): a single season does not supply enough shared games. Allies seen at least 25 times alongside Varus. The gap is measured against its own 50.1% average, not against 50%. The Role column is the one held by the ally.

Strongest

Ally	Role	Games	WR	Gap
Ziggs	Mid	26	65.4%	+15.3
Vel'Koz	Mid	26	61.5%	+11.4
Lillia	Jungle	51	60.8%	+10.7
Zed	Mid	59	59.3%	+9.2
Cassiopeia	Mid	142	57.7%	+7.6
Vi	Jungle	231	57.6%	+7.5
Kalista	Bot	40	57.5%	+7.4
Camille	Top	206	56.8%	+6.7

Weakest

Ally	Role	Games	WR	Gap
Fiddlesticks	Support	25	36%	-14.1
Nocturne	Jungle	117	36.8%	-13.3
Pyke	Support	27	37%	-13.1
Urgot	Top	32	37.5%	-12.6
Miss Fortune	Support	41	39%	-11.1
Zilean	Support	28	39.3%	-10.8
Viktor	Mid	136	41.2%	-8.9
Nami	Support	60	41.7%	-8.4

Across all seasons (2012–2026): direct opposition in the same role, over at least 25 duels.

Favourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Kog'Maw	Bot	115	61.7%	+11.6
Viktor	Mid	30	60%	+9.9
Azir	Mid	66	59.1%	+9
Corki	Bot	77	57.1%	+7
Jinx	Bot	63	57.1%	+7
Twitch	Bot	58	55.2%	+5.1
Ziggs	Bot	95	53.7%	+3.6
Draven	Bot	60	53.3%	+3.2

Unfavourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Xayah	Bot	263	42.6%	-7.5
Vayne	Bot	33	45.5%	-4.6
Yunara	Bot	44	45.5%	-4.6
Graves	Bot	26	46.2%	-3.9
Zeri	Bot	133	46.6%	-3.5
Senna	Bot	149	47%	-3.1
Kalista	Bot	436	47.5%	-2.6
Caitlyn	Bot	319	48%	-2.1

All seasons combined, so defunct leagues show up too — EU LCS and NA LCS became the LEC and the LCS. Where this champion is played, and by whom: regional habits are often stronger than any global trend.

By league

• LPL 1,669 · 53.3%
• LCK 997 · 49.3%
• EU LCS 377 · 51.7%
• LEC 377 · 51.5%
• NA LCS 362 · 44.2%
• LCS 275 · 50.5%
• PCS 268 · 42.5%
• LMS 263 · 46.8%

Teams that played it most

Team	Games	WR
Invictus Gaming	150	60.7%
Team WE	118	46.6%
EDward Gaming	116	61.2%
Royal Never Give Up	110	60.9%
JD Gaming	109	67%
LGD Gaming	104	45.2%
KT Rolster	99	51.5%
G2 Esports	96	63.5%
Bilibili Gaming	91	58.2%
Cloud9	87	62.1%

Short answers meant to stand on their own, out of context.

What is the best duo with Varus?

Ziggs as Mid: 65.4% wins over 26 games together, +15.3 points against Varus's 50.1% average.

Which champion counters Varus in Bot?

Xayah in Bot: Varus only wins 42.6% of their 263 direct duels, -7.5 points below its average.

Which lane does Varus play in pro?

Mainly Bot, which accounts for 93.1% of its 5,261 major-league games, with a 50% win rate.

Is Varus good in professional play?

Over 5,261 major-league games since 2012, Varus holds a 50.1% win rate. Its most played season was 2017 with 853 games, and it was last picked on September 20, 2026.

Longest consecutive runs of wins and losses, with the dates that bound them. Long runs come as much from schedule as from form.

Record	Value
Longest win streak	11 · February 24, 2025 → March 10, 2025
Longest loss streak	11 · August 4, 2023 → August 10, 2023
Average game length	34m 20s · 33m 53s
Longest game	76m 21s · SSSBENU Sonicboom vs EEESC Ever
Shortest game	15m 38s · TGTopsports Gaming vs Royal Never Give Up